Richmond will look to secure the future of Shai Bolton with a new contract.
Bolton’s current deal at Punt Road expires at the end of the season with his manager Ralph Carr saying the emerging star has pledged to stay with the Tigers.
Drafted out of WAFL club South Fremantle with pick No.29 in the 2016 National Draft, the 22-year-old’s stocks are continuing to rise as each year goes by.
Dermott Brereton, who is a huge admirer of Bolton, thinks Western Australian clubs should be looking to lure the midfielder back to his home state.
“If there was one midfielder you want to get on the rise before he does become an uber wage player, it’s Shai Bolton,” Brereton told SEN’s Bob and Andy.
“If I’m a Western Australian club, similar to what happened with Tim Kelly, I’m giving Shai Bolton a sweetheart deal to come home.
“How good is this kid? When he goes through the midfield right now, he’s an A-grader. He’s just got so many great midfielders in that team – (Trent) Cotchin, (Dion) Prestia, Dustin Martin when he goes in – so there’s the three starters if they have their own call about it.
“He’s an A-grader now. He’s electric, mate. He’s unbelievably good.”
Bolton, a dual premiership player, is averaging 20.6 disposals and five clearances per game in 2021.
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